Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

Tyler Lance Clayton

Tyler Lance Clayton

Apr 27, 2025

Tyler Lance Clayton brought light and joy into the world on May 1, 1989, when he was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his proud parents James Clayton III and Tomie Louise Dabney. Tyler loved the Lord and accepted Christ as his Lord and savior at Zion Hope Baptist Church at a young age.

Tyler was an amazing young man. He was...

Deborah Ann Williams-Etheridge

Deborah Ann Williams-Etheridge

Apr 23, 2025

Deborah Ann Williams-Etheridge, “Debbie,” was born June 10th, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Acie J. Williams, Sr., and the late Dorothy Williams. She attended and graduated from Northwest High School in 1983 as an accomplished student. Methodist Hospital employed Debbie for 18 years; she also worked temporary jobs before working at Ameripath until her death. She married the love of...

Tyricka E. Keeylen

Tyricka E. Keeylen

Apr 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Tyricka Evonn Keeylen, a vibrant and loving soul who touched the lives of many. Tyricka was born on March 24, 1982 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was educated through the Indianapolis Public School system and attended Arlington High School.

Tyricka dedicated several years to healthcare, working as a home health aide, where she provided...

Alice Ann Cullens

Alice Ann Cullens

Apr 17, 2025

Alice Ann Cullens, an incredible mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin and friend passed away peacefully after a second bout with breast cancer. She was the only child born to Hattie Bell Harris and Wyatt Lewis on July 23, 1940, in Georgetown, Kentucky. At the age of six, Alice and her parents moved to Indianapolis, and it became their permanent home.

Alice...

Pastor John Henry Powell Jr.

Pastor John Henry Powell Jr.

Apr 14, 2025

Pastor & Prophet John Henry Powell II

John Henry Powell II, was born on November 28,1932 to Reverend John H. Powell Sr. and Carrie Mae Powell in West Point, Mississippi.

He waved goodbye to this life peacefully at home in his sleep. Monday, April 14, 2025.

He is survived by his devoted wife Maynett Powell, the love of his life for 72 years....

Florence Angelin Moore

Florence Angelin Moore

Apr 11, 2025

God Will See Us Through

Known to her children and grandchildren as Mom, Ma, Little Grandmother, Grammy - Florence Angelin Hamilton Moore was a Christian woman who loved God first and was a mother to many secondarily, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. She was a beloved woman throughout the United States and the Caribbean because of her willingness to...

Bernice Williams

Bernice Williams

Apr 10, 2025

Mrs. Bernice Williams was born November. 4, 1934 in Tallulah, Louisiana Mount Rose Plantation to the late James Walker and Leola Taylor Walker.

Bernice Williams departed her life on April. 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Williams Sr, her parents James Walker Sr. and Leola Taylor Walker, her brothers Pink Stewart, Henry Stewart, James Walker...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Apr 10, 2025

On March 12, 1937, the second of three children was born. A bouncing baby girl named MS. SHIRLEY ANN CARTER, was born to the late Jesse and Lena Carter, at General Hospital in the beautiful city of Indianapolis, IN.

Shirley grew up on the west side of the city and attended Indianapolis Public Schools #4, #17, and #24. She attended Crispus...

George M. Ellis

George M. Ellis

Apr 9, 2025

George Mathel Ellis, also known as “Bee Bop Bunkum”, The World’s Most Talked About and Internationally known after a long fight passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 90 years young. As you all know, when you asked George his age he would laugh and change the subject.

George was born to Josie Ellis...

Angalene "Angie" Young

Angalene "Angie" Young

Apr 9, 2025

ANGALENE YOUNG was born on April 11, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the beloved daughter of Mary and stepdaughter of Robert Lewis Glasco and the oldest sibling in her close-knit family.

Angalene attended and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in 1968. Early in life, she committed herself to faith, receiving baptism in Jesus’ name and being blessed with the...

Ronald Lee Williams Sr.

Ronald Lee Williams Sr.

Apr 8, 2025

Ronald Lee Williams Sr. was born to Henry Lee Sr. and Joyce Ann Shorter-Williams on October 3, 1974, in Indianapolis IN.

Ronald attended Indianapolis Public Schools, Joyce Kilmey (#69) and Arlington High School. He also attended Heather Hills Elementary School in Warren Township.

Ronald accepted Christ at an early age at First Samuel Missionary Baptist Church.

Ronald worked several jobs throughout his life....

Carolyn R. Thruston

Carolyn R. Thruston

Apr 4, 2025

CAROLYN RENEE THRUSTON was born on January 7, 1954, in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was the 6th of 8 children born to Willie Dean Thruston and Mary Emily Thruston. Carolyn professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized in Owensboro.

Carolyn moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1964 with her mother Mary and two of her 7 siblings, Brenita...

Derwin Shields

Derwin Shields

Apr 2, 2025

Derwin Shields was born on January 10, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the son of Paul E. Shields and Dorothy J. Shields. He is the youngest of four sons.

Derwin attended Julian D. Coleman School #110 for his elementary school and he attended Arsenal Technical High School where he graduated.

Derwin loved working on cars, he got a job working for...

Eric R. Alexander

Eric R. Alexander

Mar 30, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound love, we share the passing of Eric Rodney Alexander also known as Man-Man, who departed this life on March 30, 2025, at the age of 36. He left this world peacefully at home, and will be forever remembered by those whose lives he touched.

Born on June 2, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his mother, Latrice...

Doris Mae Parham

Doris Mae Parham

Mar 30, 2025

Doris Mae Parham, age 82, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Bush (Nelson Greer) and her siblings: Betty, Adam, Sylvia, Sherrie, and Kenneth.

Born January 19, 1943 in the small town of Earle, Arkansas, Doris Parham began life as Doris Bush, daughter of Pearl Bush. Under the loving care...

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